The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-23
Something New in County Fairs.

and fifteen thousand people were present, mainly
to hear ex- Speaker Samuel j. Randall, OF Penn
sylvania, who had been announced the orator
of the day. Mr.. Randall arrived in the morn
ing, accompanied by First Assistant Postmaster
general Stevenson; Collector Seerbereer Of Chi
cago; Congressman Springer and LAWYER, and
Gen. Newberry, resident of the Chicago 1ro-
ouois Club. Despite a. downpour of rain during
the early hours large delegations were present
from the surrounding towns. Mr.. Randall was
given enthusiastic reception upon his arrival,
and was escorted from the train to the grounds
by the Mayor Common Council and officers Of
the fair association. Both Mr.. Randall and Mr..
Stevenson made addresses to the great crowd,
Mr.. Stevenson combining himself to eloquent
discourse upon the resources of the growing
Northwest. Mr.. Randall spoke for over an hour.
The speakers topic was agriculture. He aid
in part: The American people. in all material
elements which go to make up nations pros
perity and the happiness of her people, have
advanced more rapidly than any nation of mod
ern times. We are reaching out towards the
perfection of science of agriculture. II
can claim commentator for any pub service,
feel IL is for my earnest efforts to appreciate and
foster the resources of our national capabilities
and wealth have come to realize that states
manship, after ALL consists chiefly in full and
true knowledge of nations resources. To-day
the United States. in agricultural wealth and
income. stands ahead of all civilized countries,
it's income reaching, according to I'M
disputed authority. In grain crops,
cattle. forestry etc, over $3oooooOooo
which. while arousng our pride, should prove
incentive to greater result. What we have we
must retain. and gain more; and do
must establish more scientific husbandry which
can be most effectively and surely promoted by
such an organization to farmers as this one now
address, and can be further accelerated in
great degree by the practice of these economies
on the farm which have been too much me-
elected. The agriculture Of
nation is rot only the Of
private wealth and individual happiness, but it
is the power which sustains every other resource
and interest. Agriculture and manufacturing
should go hand in hand. and they have. for we
stand at the head of all nations in agricultural
productions and wealth" Referring to the re-
suit of the agricultural product of the country,
he said: In 1876 the balance of our trade
with foreign nations amounted to SO. 653. 4S1;
in 1884, 1858. 702, 718. Where imports exceed
the exports, q gradual drain of gold will COM
mence to meet such debt. and a stringent period
of money will come. You will at once see the
importance to our financial souIdness that
agricultural interests should in every way be
kept up to its maximum. l ask that societies
like the l now address be
continued, broadened IN their scope
of service and organized in
eyery direction. because they bring into force
on the farm every economy provided by science
and skill In the administrations Of nations
negligence of ordinary economy brings bank
ruptcy and ruin: So too, like policy on the part
of the farmer is followed by disastrous failures
1t is absolutely essential if we to outstrip all
competition, that should realize the best
product and lay them down where they are in
demand at cheapest prices"